Description
These Strawberry Crunch Cookies are soft and chewy with a delightful crunchy topping made from freeze-dried strawberries. Topped with a sweet glaze, they are a perfect treat for strawberry lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookies:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Crunch Topping:
- ½ cup (65g) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk (or more for consistency)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. -
Prepare the Cookie Dough:
In a mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until a soft dough forms. -
Scoop and Shape:
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. -
Prepare the Crunch Topping:
In a small bowl, mix the crushed freeze-dried strawberries, flour, sugar, and melted butter until crumbly. -
Add Topping:
Gently press the topping onto the cookie dough balls before baking. -
Bake:
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. -
Make the Glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. -
Drizzle and Serve:
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies. Let the glaze set before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cookies are completely cool before glazing to avoid the glaze melting.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, add a bit more powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg